| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $176.52 | 4.820% | $185.0283 | $185.03 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.64 | 5.470% | $50.2459 | $50.25 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.52 | 8.552% | $243.721 | $243.72 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.86 | 12.607% | $96.6844 | $96.68 | $96.70 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.73 | 3.440% | $129.0207 | $129.02 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.87 | 11.133% | $104.3205 | $104.32 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.48 | 8.122% | $146.4837 | $146.48 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.62 | $955.5045 | $955.50 | $955.50 | $955.40 | |